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Show 404 By Mr. Blackmar: " Q. Did you have any difficulty - did you get stuck on any sand bars? " A. We got stuck on a sand bar going down, yes. " Q. How did the boat get off? " A. They had a couple little windlasses on each side of the boat; they had a row boat along, go ashore, tie a rope either to a tree or a rock, and then windlass themselves off the sand bar. By Mr. Farnsworth: " Q. You mean to say they did that on that trip you took down there? " A. Yes, they did it once. By Mr. Blackman: " Q. Was that windlass operated by the engine? " A. So, I think it is a little ratchet windlass, little hand- windlass, as I remember. " Q. Did you come back up on the boat? " A. Yes sir, I came back up on the boat. " Q. Did you have any trouble with sand bars? " A. I believe once; there, however, we reversed the engine, because the sand bars facing downstream are steep, you see, just the front end of the boat which catches; it is not as difficult to get off the bar. By the Special Master: " Q. What is that last? " A. It is not as difficult to get off a sand bar |